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millwright
[ mil-rahyt ]
noun
- a person who erects the machinery of a mill.
- a person who designs and erects mills and mill machinery.
- a person who maintains and repairs machinery in a mill.
millwright
/ ˈmɪlˌraɪt /
noun
- a person who designs, builds, or repairs grain mills or mill machinery
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Word History and Origins
Origin of millwright1
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Example Sentences
He was brought up to the millwright business, and was well acquainted with machinery in all its extensive branches.
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In early life Mr. Seitz had learned the trades of millwright and blacksmith, possessing much natural mechanical skill and ability.
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He was a common millwright, but Mr. Thaw recognized his genius and was his main support through trying days.
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I worked on the Winnebago agency as carpenter and millwright and learned to know the habits of the Indians very well.
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He learned the trade of carpenter and millwright, and was the owner of two farms.
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